How to pronounce Jaffa
Say it like JAF-uh. Jaffa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAF).
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US American/ˈdʒæfə/JAF-uh
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- JAF
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jaffa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does Jaffa mean?
noun
- a port in western Israel on the Mediterranean; incorporated into Tel Aviv in 1950
Where does Jaffa come from?
The cricketing sense, of a 'sweet ball' (from the bowler's perspective), is a metaphor further reinforced in Australian English where Jaffa is also a trademark for a popular lolly that is red and round.
Questions about saying Jaffa
How do you pronounce Jaffa?
Say JAF-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Jaffa?
Jaffa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAF). Broken into parts: JAF · uh.